Ways to Give
When you give to inewsource, you help power our investigative newsroom for you and your community.
Gifts of all sizes make a difference, in addition to making you a member of inewsource. Learn about the many ways to support our community-powered reporting and get involved.
On this page:
Popular ways to become a member
Donate by mail
If you prefer sending a check, please make it out to “inewsource” with your name, full address, email or telephone number, and mail it to the address below:
Address:
inewsource
Attn: Philanthropy Department
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
More Ways to Join
Donor-advised fund
Combine the most favorable tax benefits while supporting inewsource with a gift through your donor-advised fund.
- Log in to your DAF provider
- Search for inewsource (EIN: 27-0732786)
- Choose your gift amount
- Submit your grant request
That’s it. Your provider will send the donation directly to us.
Mailing Instructions:
inewsource
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
Gifts of stocks or securities
Put stock in inewsource’s future with a donation of stock or mutual funds. With gifts of these appreciated securities, you may be able to avoid paying the capital gains tax.
To initiate a transfer, notify your broker or bank that you intend to electronically transfer the securities to inewsource and use the following address.
Address:
US Bank Corp Advisors – DTC #226
For the Benefit of: Investigative Newsource d.b.a. inewsource
Account #: 0BP769795
inewsource Tax ID #27-0732786
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
IMPORTANT: If you intend to transfer stock or securities, please contact William Ackerman, Philanthropy Coordinator at williamackerman@inewsource.org to ensure you receive proper credit for your gift. No donor information is provided to inewsource with transfers of stock or securities.
Planned giving
Help protect the journalism you love by creating your legacy. Giving options include a gift in your will, gifts of assets and investing in our endowment.
A gift in your will
Designating inewsource as a beneficiary of your will or trust is one of the simplest ways to support our investigative reporting well into the future.
The official bequest language for inewsource is:
“I, (name)_, of ( city, state, zip) give, devise and bequeath to Investigative Newsource dba. inewsource (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
PO Box 34546, San Diego, CA 92163
Federal tax ID number: 27-0732786
Gifting Assets
Protect what you love with a gift of assets. Your gift can help ensure inewsource continues to empower communities with trusted news.
Stocks and bonds
Financial assets like cash, stocks and bonds can all be included.
Life insurance
You can name inewsource as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
Retirement plans
It’s easy to designate us as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA or other retirement plan. Ask your plan administrator for a beneficiary designation form.
If you choose to include inewsource in your plans, please use:
Investigative Newsource dba. inewsource
PO Box 34546, San Diego, CA 92163
Federal tax ID number: 27-0732786
Endowment Fund
With a seed gift from two of our generous donors, we established an endowment fund at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation. As it grows, the fund will provide annual support for both the current needs and long-term sustainability of inewsource.
Donations for the inewsource Endowment Fund can be sent directly to:
inewsource Endowment Fund
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
P0 Box 811
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Checks should be made out to the “Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.” Please write “inewsource Endowment Fund” in the memo line.
Honoring the legacy of Jim Brown
May 26, 1933 – December 17, 2020
Thank you to the James Silberrad Brown Foundation for the largest legacy gift in our history. After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Management in 1967, Jim Brown worked as a Program Manager at General Dynamics Electronics before beginning a lifelong career in real estate.
He was an accomplished entrepreneur and very active in the San Diego community, including as a supporter of inewsource with his wife Marilyn Creson Brown since our founding in 2009.
Thanks to this legacy gift supporting strategic growth and audience engagement, inewsource will be able to honor Jim’s longstanding commitment to data-based, investigative journalism.
Other ways
Match your gift at work
Many companies will match your donation to inewsource as a charitable organization. Most will match contributions dollar for dollar. Please check with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program.
If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) (i.e. Federal Tax Identification Number), please use 27-0732786.
Address:
inewsource
PO Box 34546
San Diego, CA 92163
Donate Your Vehicle
Donate a vehicle to inewsource via an easy, online process facilitated by CARS. Your vehicle contribution is 100% tax deductible. Pick up is free.
Fundraise through FaceBook
Celebrate your birthday or other important day with a Facebook fundraiser for inewsource.
Member Levels
Member (Up to $499)
- Unlimited digital access to inewsource.org
- Behind-the-scenes access to the inewsource newsroom, including Q&As with our dedicated reporters and inside news through our quarterly member newsletter
- Access to the quarterly Dig This online webinars, where members learn about ongoing investigations
- Our gratitude and a place on our growing digital recognition wall
Champion ($500+)
- All Member benefits above, plus invites to members-only events to connect you with our newsroom and fellow inewsource members
- Personal thank you from our reporters included in new member welcome pack
Spotlight Club ($1,200+)
- As part of a unique circle of donors supporting credible and in-depth journalism, Spotlight Club members enjoy “behind the story” exclusives, advance release of major investigations and special events. Learn more about Spotlight Club levels and benefits.
Become a Community Partner
With a recurring monthly donation, you will join our most loyal supporters. A monthly credit card donation is easy.
Join the Spotlight Club
Donors who give $1,200 and more are invited to the Spotlight Club and gain access to exclusive events and benefits.
Donor Portal
Want to set up recurring giving? Make changes to your giving? Need to download your giving history? Update your address? We have a safe and secure online system that allows you to manage your giving and profile. Simply follow the steps below. You can also connect with Will Ackerman anytime to assist with your account at williamackerman@inewsource.org .
- Visit inewsource.org/donorportal
- Enter the email associated with your donation/giving
- A secure link will be sent to your email address, and you will be able to access your unique donor portal via this link
